Buffalo, Minnesota
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| Buffalo, Minnesota | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
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| Area | |
| - City | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| - Land | 6 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| - Water | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - City | 10,097 |
| - Density | 1,674.4/sq mi (646.5/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | Central (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55313 |
| Website: http://www.ci.buffalo.mn.us | |
Buffalo is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,097 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wright County 6.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.2 km² (7.8 mi²). 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²) of it is land and 4.6 km² (1.8 mi²) of it (22.72%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 10,097 people, 3,702 households, and 2,583 families residing in the city. The population density was 646.5/km² (1,675.8/mi²). There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of 247.9/km² (642.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.74% White, 0.52% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.
There were 3,702 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $49,573, and the median income for a family was $59,250. Males had a median income of $39,960 versus $27,793 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,424. About 4.6% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
Buffalo got its start in the 1800s as a resort town for wealthy day-trippers from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. There were several resorts located around Pulaski Lake, one of the two largest lakes in Buffalo. Visitors would take a train from the Twin Cities and arrive in Buffalo only an hour later.
[edit] Culture
For a small Midwestern town, Buffalo boasts a relatively large and vibrant arts scene. Buffalo Community Theater is a local organization that creates several plays per year, and is funded and put on entirely by members of the surrounding community. Buffalo Community Orchestra is another popular artistic outlet, boasting over 50 members. The local High School is also known for its cultural output.
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